Filene's Basement

Best for: Handbags, men’s ties, European designer labels.

Filene’s is for fashion foragers. One week you’ll find a truckload of boutique jeans; the next you’ll paw through a rack of Dolce & Gabbana jackets. Locally the best stuff seems to go to the Connecticut Avenue location. All four stores have a good selection of Italian leather accessories and men’s shirts.

Also at National Press Building (202) 362-0191; Mazza Gallerie (202) 966-0208; Rockville (301) 816-7805